Police searching for woman suspected of stealing more than $2,000 worth of baby formula in Orange County

IRVINE — Police are asking for help identifying a woman who is suspected of stealing more than $2,000 worth of baby formula from at least three Target stores across Orange County, authorities said.

About 10 a.m. on May 18, two suspects allegedly stole about $300 worth of baby formula from the Target store at 900 Spectrum Center Drive in Irvine, an Irvine Police Department report said.

Sajaunte Maurice Burks, 23, of San Diego was arrested on May 18. He and a woman are suspected of stealing more than $2,000 worth of baby formula from at least three Target stores in Orange County. (Photo courtesy of Irvine Police Department)

The incident followed a similar theft at a Mission Viejo Target the day before, where the suspects allegedly took more than $1,000 worth of formula, authorities said.

The same day of the Irvine theft, a theft in Anaheim resulted in a loss of $800 worth of formula and the arrest of the male suspect, Sajaunte Maurice Burks, 23, of San Diego.

Police have been unable to identify the woman seen on surveillance video with Burks, authorities said.